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Durham: Nebraska routs Richmond, advances to face Baylor

PUBLISHED Mar 18, 2026, 11:36 PM ET

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Durham, N.C. — Nebraska's women's basketball team defeated Richmond 75-56 on Wednesday in the NCAA Tournament First Four at Cameron, opening the third quarter with a 17-0 run that secured a decisive lead. Britt Prince led Nebraska with 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting and five assists; Callin Hake added 14 points. Richmond's Maggie Doogan posted 24 points and 10 rebounds. Nebraska improved to 19-12 and will face No. 6 seed Baylor in the Round of 64 on Friday at 1:00 p.m. CT. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Regular seasons ended with Nebraska 19-12 and Richmond 26-8.
NCAA selection placed both programs as No. 11 seeds into the First Four.
Wednesday First Four game in Durham: Nebraska opened third quarter with a 17-0 run.
Nebraska won 75-56; Britt Prince scored 22 while Maggie Doogan scored 24 with 10 rebounds.
Friday, 20th March 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CT: Nebraska to face No. 6 seed Baylor in Round of 64.

News Intelligence

Nebraska's victory over Richmond is a testament to their grit and determination. If you're a fan, it's an exciting time to rally behind your team. If you're a parent, it's a teachable moment about perseverance. Tune in on Friday at 1:00 p.m. CT to support Nebraska as they face Baylor.

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Neutral:: 7

Who Benefited

Nebraska's women's basketball program, including players, coaching staff, athletic department and local community, benefited from the First Four victory through advancement in the NCAA Tournament, increased media exposure, and potential recruiting and revenue opportunities.

Who Impacted

Richmond's team, coaches and supporters suffered the tournament loss that ended the Spiders' 26-8 season and halted further NCAA postseason play for this year.

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Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Richmond's team, coaches and supporters suffered the tournament loss that ended the Spiders' 26-8 season and halted further NCAA postseason play for this year.